#BB196F

#BB196F

Overview

#BB196F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 187, 25, 111, in HSL 328.1Β°, 76.4%, 41.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.6%, 40.6%, 26.7%. The nearest named color is violetred 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BB196F

RGB

187, 25, 111

HSL

328.1, 76.4%, 41.6%

HSV

328.1, 86.6%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.6%, 40.6%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.5255 0.2021 355.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #BB196F;
color: #BB196F;
border-color: #BB196F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB196F?

RGB(187, 25, 111) · HSL(328.1, 76.4%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.6%, 40.6%, 26.7%)

Does #BB196F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.03:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB196F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BB196F background; contrast on black is 3.48:1.